Treatment and prevention of vitamin D deficiency states and hypocalcemia in disorders such as hypoparathyroidism.
Treatment of hypoparathyroidism in pregnancy.
Treatment of osteomalacia and rickets.
Treatment and prevention of osteoporosis (in conjunction with calcium).
Prevention of corticosteroid-induced osteoporosis.
Prevention of fractures.
Prevention of various cardiovascular, metabolic disorders including diabetes mellitus, multiple sclerosis and malignant disorders.